needling

Example Sentences

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British journalist Piers Morgan, who delights in needling Australia, posted his condolences along with a prayer emoji on social media: "My thoughts with @CricketAus at this very difficult time."

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Dry needling is a treatment for pain and movement issues involving the insertion of tiny needles into the body.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

One girl in school enjoyed needling me: “Why weren’t you in school yesterday? Oh, I bet because you were on TV.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

Kupp has been in the league since 2017 and doesn’t mind needling his buddy a bit, especially about the hands.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2024

Mariam was not looking at him, but she could hear something slyly playful in these questions, like a needling.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini